Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
moist forests
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
IRIS
Common Name
Rhododendron
Iris
In Hindi
rhododendron
Iris
In German
Rhododendron
Iris
In French
rhododendron
Iris
In Spanish
rododendro
Iris
In Portuguese
rododendro
Íris
In Polish
rododendron
Irys
In Latin
Rhododendron
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Iris
Season and care of Rhododendron and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Iris Physical Information
Rhododendron and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Iris are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Rhododendron and Iris
Care of Rhododendron and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.